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VING’s Engineering Unit Makes Repairs To St. Thomas Public Schools

CHARLOTTE AMALIE — The Virgin Islands National Guard 631st Engineer Utilities Detachment conducted annual training in St. Thomas recently. The unit completed several community projects on St. Thomas during two weeks…

VI Free Press August 3, 2020

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Planning An Incredible Virgin Islands Road Trip

Two million people visit the Virgin Islands every year and the islands thrive on tourism. Many people opt for package tours, or a beach holiday, but if you really want…

VI Free Press July 27, 2020

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Fabien Cousteau Is Raising $135 Million To Build International Deep Sea Space Station In Curacao

WILLEMSTAD — Renowned aquanaut, Ocean explorer and environmentalist Fabien Cousteau--grandson of Jacques-Yves Cousteau--announces today his vision for PROTEUS™, the world's most advanced underwater scientific research station and habitat to address humanity's…

VI Free Press July 22, 2020

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EIGHT YEARS! USVI Public Schools Won’t Be Fully Repaired From 2017’s Hurricane Maria Until 2025

CHARLOTTE AMALIE — Governor Albert Bryan, Jr. recently announced the completion of the education facilities master plan for the U.S. Virgin Islands Department of Education. “Today is a good day as…

VI Free Press July 22, 2020

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Annas Retreat Community Garden Hopes To Sprout Many Such Gardens Across The Territory

Guess who came to the Garden to be? None other than Shelly Jacobs of ABC Landscaping! Police Captain Sandra Colbourne and Sgt. Milton Petersen and myself had an outdoor meeting…

VI Free Press July 15, 2020

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ECLAC OP-ED: Building Back Better After COVID-19: Equality At The Center

SANTIAGO, Chile — The COVID-19 pandemic has caused a socio-economic crisis of an unprecedented scope and reach. Worldwide, it has led to a massive decline of working hours, equivalent to…

Alicia Bárcena July 14, 2020

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U.S. Attorney’s Office Announces Online Training Seminar for USVI Grantees

CHARLOTTE AMALIE — U.S. Attorney Gretchen C.F. Shappert announced today that the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development, Office of the Inspector General (HUD-OIG) will provide no cost, online…

VI Free Press July 9, 2020

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DSPR Awarded $2.6 Million To Retrofit The St. John Community Center: ODR

CRUZ BAY — The Office of Disaster Recovery announced a $2.6 million award to the Virgin Islands Department of Sports, Parks and Recreation (DSPR) for the retrofitting of the Community Center…

VI Free Press July 8, 2020

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UVI To Host Virtual Open House For Prospective Students On June 3

CHARLOTTE AMALIE — The University of the Virgin Islands (UVI) will host a Virtual Open House on Wednesday, June 3 to present an overview of its programs, answer questions from the public…

VI Free Press May 28, 2020

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Recovery In Focus Features An Update On Territory’s Schools Tonight On WTJX

CHRISTIANSTED — The Office of Disaster Recovery (ODR) and the Virgin Islands Housing Finance Authority (VIHFA), in collaboration with WTJX-TV Channel 12 (WTJX) announces the broadcast of the next episode…

VI Free Press May 28, 2020